Paradise Datacom RA 5785 User manual

Mini Compact Outdoor
Solid State Power Amplifier
Operations Manual
208143 REV - RA 5785 11/12/2010
Paradise Datacom LLC Phone: [phone]
328 Innovation Blvd. Fax: [phone]
State College, PA 16803 USA Web: www.paradisedata.com
Email: [email protected]

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Table of Contents .................................................................................................................. 3
Section 1: General Information ............................................................................................ 9
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Description.............................................................................................................. 9
1.2 Specifications.......................................................................................................... 9
1.3 Inspection ............................................................................................................. 10
1.4 Equipment Supplied.............................................................................................. 10
1.5 Safety Considerations........................................................................................... 10
1.5.1 High Voltage Hazards ............................................................................. 10
1.5.2 RF Transmission Hazards ...................................................................... 10
Section 2: Installation.......................................................................................................... 13
2.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 13
2.1 Dimensions and Weight ........................................................................................ 13
2.2 Connector Pin-Outs .............................................................................................. 14
2.2.1 RF In (J1) [Type N (F)] ............................................................................ 14
2.2.2 RF Out (J2) ............................................................................................. 14
2.2.3 RF Output Sample Port (J3) [Type N (F)]................................................ 15
2.2.4 Monitor & Control Port (J4) [MS3112E18-32S] ....................................... 15
2.2.4.1 Alarms on J4.............................................................................. 15
2.2.4.1.1 Summary Alarm (J4) Form C Contacts ........................ 15
2.2.4.1.2 Auxiliary Alarm (J4) Form C Contacts.......................... 15
2.2.4.1.3 Open Collector Alarm Outputs (J4).............................. 15
2.2.4.2 Serial I/O Control (J4)................................................................ 17
2.2.5 Link Port (J5) [MS3112E10-6S]............................................................... 17
2.2.6 Switch Port (J6) [MS3112E10-6S]........................................................... 17
2.2.7 AC In (J7) [MS3102R16-10P].................................................................. 18
2.2.8 Auxiliary Power Port (J8) [MS3112E10-6S]............................................. 18
2.2.9 Chassis Ground Pin ................................................................................ 19
2.3 Physical Features ................................................................................................. 19
2.3.1 Summary Alarm Indicator........................................................................ 19
2.3.2 Removable Fan Tray............................................................................... 19
2.4 Installation............................................................................................................. 20
2.4.1 Safety Considerations ............................................................................. 20
2.4.2 Inspection................................................................................................ 20
2.4.3 Installation ............................................................................................... 21
Section 3: Quick Start ......................................................................................................... 23
3.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 23
3.0.1 Remote Communications Connections ................................................... 23
3.1 Quick Start Cables ................................................................................................ 24
3.2 Quick Start Operation ........................................................................................... 25
3.2.1 Set PC Configuration............................................................................... 25
3.2.2 Quick Start Ethernet Connection............................................................. 26
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3.2.3 Quick Start RS-232 Connection .............................................................. 27
3.3 Universal M&C Operation ..................................................................................... 28
3.3.1 Universal M&C Status Window................................................................ 29
3.3.1.1 Signal Indicators ........................................................................ 29
3.3.1.2 Fault Status Indicators ............................................................... 30
3.3.1.3 Voltage, Current and Temperature Display ............................... 31
3.3.1.4 Gain Adjustment ........................................................................ 31
3.3.1.5 RF Power Indicator .................................................................... 31
3.3.1.6 Reference Source...................................................................... 31
3.3.2 Universal M&C Settings Window............................................................. 32
3.3.3 IP Setup................................................................................................... 34
3.3.4 Universal M&C Preferences .................................................................... 35
3.4 Web-based M&C................................................................................................... 36
3.4.1 Navigating the Web M&C ........................................................................ 37
Section 4: L-Band Operation .............................................................................................. 41
4.0 Block Up Converter Overview ............................................................................... 41
4.1 Converter Features ............................................................................................... 42
4.2 Theory of Operation .............................................................................................. 43
4.3 Smart Reference Technology ............................................................................... 43
4.4 FSK Monitor and Control....................................................................................... 44
4.5 Typical System Configuration ............................................................................... 45
4.6 IFL Cable Considerations...................................................................................... 45
Section 5: Performance Tests ............................................................................................ 47
5.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 47
5.1 Standard tests....................................................................................................... 47
5.1.1 Swept Gain.............................................................................................. 47
5.1.2 Spurious .................................................................................................. 48
5.1.3 Input Return Loss .................................................................................... 48
5.1.4 Output Return Loss ................................................................................. 48
5.1.5 Intermodulation Distortion........................................................................ 49
5.1.6 Power Requirements............................................................................... 49
5.1.7 Earth Ground........................................................................................... 50
5.1.8 Sample Port ............................................................................................ 50
5.1.9 P1dB and Psat ........................................................................................... 50
5.1.10 I/O Test.................................................................................................. 50
5.1.11 Ethernet ................................................................................................ 50
5.2 Tests for units with integrated BUC....................................................................... 51
5.2.1 Reference Lock ....................................................................................... 51
5.2.2 FSK ......................................................................................................... 51
5.2.3 Phase Noise ............................................................................................ 51
5.2.4 Microphonics ........................................................................................... 51
5.3 Optional Tests....................................................................................................... 52
5.3.1 Noise Figure ............................................................................................ 52
5.3.2 Group Delay ............................................................................................ 52
5.3.3 AM/PM..................................................................................................... 52
5.3.4 Noise Power ............................................................................................ 52
5.3.5 Harmonics ............................................................................................... 52

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Section 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting .................................................................. 53
6.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 53
6.1 Cooling System Maintenance ............................................................................... 53
6.2 Fan Removal and Heatsink Cleaning.................................................................... 53
6.2.1 Fan Replacement............................................................................................... 53
6.3 Troubleshooting guide .......................................................................................... 54
6.3.1 Unit doesn’t power up.............................................................................. 51
6.3.2 Unit powers on, LED lamp glows red ...................................................... 54
6.3.3 SSPA unit powers up, LED lamp glows green, no RF output present..... 54
6.3.4 Cannot connect to SSPA through remote control interface ..................... 54
6.3.5 The FSK link between a modem and the SSPB unit is not working ........ 55
Section 7: Redundant System Operation .......................................................................... 57
7.0 Redundant System Concepts ............................................................................... 57
7.1 1:1 Redundant Systems........................................................................................ 57
7.2 1:2 Redundant Systems........................................................................................ 58
Section 8: Remote Control Interface.................................................................................. 59
8.0 Serial Protocol Overview....................................................................................... 59
8.1 Serial communication............................................................................................ 61
8.1.1 Header Packet ........................................................................................ 61
8.1.1.1 Frame Sync Word...................................................................... 61
8.1.1.2 Destination Address .................................................................. 61
8.1.1.3 Source Address ......................................................................... 62
8.1.2 Data Packet............................................................................................. 62
8.1.2.1 Protocol ID................................................................................. 62
8.1.2.2 Request ID................................................................................. 62
8.1.2.3 Command.................................................................................. 62
8.1.2.4 Data Tag.................................................................................... 63
8.1.2.5 Data Address / Error Status / Local Port Frame Length ............ 64
8.1.2.6 Data Length ............................................................................... 64
8.1.2.7 Data Field .................................................................................. 64
8.1.3 Trailer Packet .......................................................................................... 65
8.1.3.1 Frame Check ............................................................................. 65
8.1.4 Timing issues .......................................................................................... 65
8.1.5 Serial Communications Protocol ............................................................. 66
8.2 Ethernet Interface ................................................................................................. 70
8.2.1 Overview ................................................................................................. 70
8.2.2 IPNet Interface ........................................................................................ 70
8.2.2.1 General Concept ....................................................................... 70
8.2.2.2 Setting IPNet interface............................................................... 72
8.2.2.3 Troubleshooting IP connectivity................................................. 72
8.2.3 SNMP interface ....................................................................................... 73
8.2.3.1 SNMP MIB tree.......................................................................... 74
8.2.3.2 Description of MIB entities......................................................... 75
8.3 M&C via SNMP ..................................................................................................... 79
8.3.1 Connecting to a MIB browser .................................................................. 80
Appendix A: Documentation .............................................................................................. 81

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Figures
Figure 2-1: Outline Drawing, Ku-Band Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA.................................... 13
Figure 2-2: Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA Air Flow ................................................................ 19
Figure 2-3: Attach Mounting Supports to Unit........................................................................ 21
Figure 2-4: Install All-Thread stud.......................................................................................... 21
Figure 2-5: Mount Unit to Antenna Boom .............................................................................. 22
Figure 3-1: J4 Connections for Ethernet Communications, Default IP Address..................... 23
Figure 3-2: J4 Connections for Ethernet Communications, User-Defined IP Address ........... 23
Figure 3-3: J4 Connections for RS-485 Communications...................................................... 24
Figure 3-4: J4 Connections for RS-232 Communications...................................................... 24
Figure 3-5: Ethernet Quick Start Cable, 207755 (Revision A and beyond)............................ 24
Figure 3-6: RS232 Quick Start Cable, 207988....................................................................... 25
Figure 3-7: Universal M&C Add Unit menu............................................................................ 26
Figure 3-8: Add Compact Outdoor SSPA window, via Serial (left) or Internet (right) ............. 28
Figure 3-9: Universal M&C Status Window............................................................................ 29
Figure 3-10: Universal M&C, Settings.................................................................................... 32
Figure 3-11: Spare Fault Wizard............................................................................................ 33
Figure 3-12: Universal M&C, IP Setup................................................................................... 34
Figure 3-13: Preferences Window ......................................................................................... 35
Figure 3-14: Example, Log entry............................................................................................ 35
Figure 3-15: Enter IP address for Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA (default is 192.168.0.9)...... 36
Figure 3-16: M&C Applet loading into browser window ......................................................... 36
Figure 3-17: Enter password (default is “paradise”)............................................................... 37
Figure 3-18: Status and Faults window descriptions.............................................................. 37
Figure 3-19: Communication Settings window descriptions................................................... 38
Figure 3-20: General Settings window descriptions............................................................... 39
Figure 3-21: Fault Settings window descriptions.................................................................... 40
Figure 4-1: Configurator, Compact Outdoor SSPA, BUC Options ......................................... 41
Figure 4-2: Compact Outdoor Block Diagram of BUC / SSPA System .................................. 42
Figure 4-3: Mini Compact Outdoor SSPB with PD25 Evolution Modem ................................ 43
Figure 5-1: Spurious and Gain Data ...................................................................................... 47
Figure 5-2: Return Loss, Intermodulation and Phase Noise Data.......................................... 48
Figure 5-3: M&C, Output Power, Ground, Phase Lock and Misc. Data ................................. 49
Figure 7-1: 1:1 Redundant System with input coaxial switch and output waveguide switch .. 57
Figure 7-2: 1:1 Redundant System with input splitter substituted for input switch ................. 57
Figure 7-3: 1:1 Redundant System with L Band input............................................................ 58
Figure 7-4: 1:2 Redundant System Block Diagram................................................................ 58
Figure 8-1: Compact Outdoor remote control interface stack ................................................ 59
Figure 8-2: Basic Communication Packet.............................................................................. 61
Figure 8-3: Header Sub-Packet ............................................................................................. 61
Figure 8-4: Data Sub-Packet ................................................................................................. 62
Figure 8-5: Trailer Sub-Packet............................................................................................... 65
Figure 8-6: UDP Redirect Frame Example ............................................................................ 71
Figure 8-7: Universal M&C, IP Setup tab............................................................................... 79
Figure 8-8: Universal M&C, Settings tab................................................................................ 79
Figure 8-9: GetIF Application Parameters Tab ...................................................................... 80
Figure 8-10: Getif MBrowser window, with update data in output data box ........................... 80

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Tables
Table 2-1: Unit weights (typical) ............................................................................................ 14
Table 2-2: J4 Monitor & Control Port Pin-Outs ...................................................................... 16
Table 2-3: J5 Link Port Pin-Outs............................................................................................ 17
Table 2-4: J6 Switch Port Pin-Outs........................................................................................ 17
Table 2-5: J7 AC In Port Pin-Outs ......................................................................................... 18
Table 2-6: Power Requirements ............................................................................................ 18
Table 2-7: J8 Auxiliary Power Port Pin-Outs.......................................................................... 18
Table 2-8: Universal CO Mounting Kit Parts List ................................................................... 20
Table 4-1: BUC Frequency Specifications ............................................................................. 42
Table 4-2: BUC RF output phase noise specification ............................................................ 43
Table 4-3: Common Coaxial Cable Characteristics ............................................................... 45
Table 8-1: Interface Selection................................................................................................ 60
Table 8-2: Command Byte Values......................................................................................... 63
Table 8-3: Data Tag Byte Values........................................................................................... 63
Table 8-4: Error Status Bytes ................................................................................................ 64
Table 8-5: Request Frame Structure ..................................................................................... 66
Table 8-6: Response Frame Structure .................................................................................. 66
Table 8-7: System Settings Data Values ............................................................................... 67
Table 8-8: System Threshold Data Values ............................................................................ 68
Table 8-9: System Condition Addressing............................................................................... 69
Table 8-10: OSI Model for Compact Outdoor SSPA Ethernet IP Interface............................ 71
Table 8-11: Detailed Settings for Mini CO SSPA mode (Device Type=8).............................. 76
Table 8-12: Detailed Thresholds............................................................................................ 78
Table 8-13: Detailed Conditions ............................................................................................ 78

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1.0 Introduction
This section provides the general information for the Paradise Datacom LLC line of Mini
Compact Outdoor Solid State Power Amplifiers. The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA has been
designed and manufactured to be an extremely robust and reliable amplifier. It is well suited
for harsh outdoor environments.
1.1 Description
The Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA is a smaller version of Paradise Datacom’s popular
Compact Outdoor SSPA. It is a one-piece integrated Satcom amplifier system which includes
an AC/DC power supply, microwave amplifier module, microprocessor based monitor and
control circuitry, and an efficient thermal management system. The unit’s enclosure protects
these components against the ingress of dirt and water.
The reduced size and weight of this amplifier system allow it to be used in a wide variety of
installations. This amplifier is ideal for mounting on the boom of small antennas or anywhere
that size and weight are a major concern.
Features include:
• Compact Size: 9.0 in x 12 in x 6.50 in. (229 mm x 305 mm x 165 mm)
• Very light weight: Base units weigh as little as 24.5 lb. (11.1 kg)
• Auto-Sensing Power Factor Corrected Power Supply
• RF Gain Adjustment: 55 dB to 75 dB minimum with 0.1 dB resolution
• Output Power Detection
• Output Power Sample Port
• Internal 1:1 Redundant Capability
• Serial (RS 232 / RS 485), Ethernet or Parallel Monitor & Control Circuitry
• Windows Monitor & Control Software
Available options include:
• Optional L-Band Input Capability
• Mounting kit
• 1RU Remote Control Panel
• 1:2 Redundant Capability with external 1RU Redundant Control Panel
1.2 Specifications
Refer to Appendix A for full specifications of the Mini Compact Outdoor SSPA.
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1.3 Inspection
When the unit is received, an initial inspection should be completed. First ensure that the
shipping container is not damaged. If it is, have a representative from the shipping company
present when the container is opened. Perform a visual inspection of the Compact Outdoor
Amplifier to make sure that all items on the packing list are enclosed. If any damage has
occurred or if items are missing, contact:
Paradise Datacom LLC
328 Innovation Park
State College, PA 16803
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
1.4 Equipment Supplied
The following equipment is supplied with each unit:
• The Mini Compact Outdoor Amplifier Assembly;
• Prime power mating connector: AC - MS3102R16-10P
• Quick Start Serial (Ethernet) Communication Cable, L207755-2, -OR- Quick Start
Serial (RS 232 / RS 485) Communication Cable, L207998-2
• Product Guide CD with SSPA Monitor & Control Software
• M&C (J4) Mating Connector, MS3116F18-32P
• Waveguide gaskets (dependent on frequency band)
• Sealing tape (87F730)
1.5 Safety Considerations
Potential safety hazards exist unless proper precautions are observed when working with this
unit. To ensure safe operation, the user must follow the information, cautions, and warnings
provided in this manual as well as the warning labels placed on the unit itself.
1.5.1 High Voltage Hazards
Only qualified service personnel should service the internal electronic circuitry of the Compact
Outdoor Amplifier. High DC voltages are present in the power supply section of the amplifier.
Care must be taken when working with devices that operate at this high voltage levels. It is
recommended to never work on the unit or supply prime AC power to the unit while the cover
is removed.
1.5.2 RF Transmission Hazards
RF transmissions at high power levels may cause eyesight damage and skin burns.
Prolonged exposure to high levels of RF energy has been linked to a variety of health issues.
Please use the following precautions with high levels of RF power.